Normally for people affiliated with a local organization such as NCAR or NIST who will be teaching or supervising academic programs. Qualifications should be similar to those of regular faculty at the appropriate rank (assistant professor adjoint, etc.). Always without compensation. (opens in Word)

Used for retired faculty and for those who have held positions at other comparable institutions. People who have not previously held a professorial rank may be given the title Assistant Professor Adjunct if their qualifications warrant the title. May or may not be paid. (opens in Word)

Alternate Chair. Used when a conflict of interest exists between a faculty member and his/her Department/Program Chair. (opens in Word)

Given to people with administrative or service duties who hold other, salaried positions at the University (Associate Professor, for example). No compensation is paid, other than the salary associated with the regular appointment. (opens in Word)